Unspun World with John Simpson - Season 6

1. 22/04/2026: Gulf tensions rise as Lebanon crisis deepens and Orbán’s fall shakes EU

Aired: 4/22/2026

This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the confrontation between Iran and the United States in the Gulf, looks at the humanitarian situation in Lebanon and examines the effect of the downfall of the Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, on the European Union.

2. 29/04/2026: Iran tensions test Trump, China feels impact and Gaza votes after 20 years

Aired: 4/29/2026

This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at the pressure on President Trump to find an end to the confrontation with Iran, examines the way in which the war in the Middle East has affected China and analyses the first elections in Gaza for twenty years.

3. 06/05/2026: Three Crises Assessed - Gulf Standoff, Ukraine Fighting, Israel Vote

Aired: 5/6/2026

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the Iranian position in their confrontation with the United States in the Gulf, examines the state of play in Russia’s war with Ukraine and looks at the chances of Benjamin Netanyahu surviving as Israeli prime minister after elections later this year.

4. 13/05/2026: US-Iran deadlock, global economic fears and African jihadists raise alarm

Aired: 5/13/2026

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses what is preventing the United States and Iran from reaching an agreement to end their conflict, examines the global economic impact of the confrontation, and looks at the growing threat from jihadists in West Africa.

5. 20/05/2026

Aired: 5/20/2026

6. 27/05/2026

Aired: 5/27/2026